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How much does brand matching matter for the AP? Are you saying I should get a TP-Link as an AP, even if I'm getting the Asus 68U as my main router?

After looking into the router more, I think the AC68U will be pretty good. Worst case, I can add a 2nd as an AP in the furthest room. The upgrade to this would be the AC86U. Would the features on this one give me better range than the other one, or just better performance? I'm not concerned...

Thanks Bill. That's essentially what I needed. Advice on what to look for. What's your take on TP Link products? They seem to be aiming for the budget market, but still have decent products from what I've seen. Amazon has an an AX1800 for $90...

Then I guess the question I should ask is what specs I need to be looking for. I can shop around locally no problem, but don't know what I should be looking for specifically to compare one over another. Costco has some decent pricing too, but again, need to know how to compare and what to look...

How about a couple of these? On sale now for $100 each TP-Link WiFi 6 Router AX1800 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H8ZLKKK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=e2ec4c9e893311ebaa2d2a34d537341f0INT&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Edit: Just realized there was a 2nd page to this thread...

That makes sense. Any specific recommendations on routers? One for main, then if needed, a secondary. The main router of course would be the most important. Like I mentioned the bigger concern is getting signal to that nook area, so I can always get a cheaper router to use as an AP over there...

Refer to image of the layout of my home: https://ibb.co/RTRf4kt Getting my home wired with ethernet this Sunday and I still haven't figured out what I want to do for wifi. I've been recommended either the Ubiquity UniFi or the Eero mesh system. Unify, while I know it would work, seems like...

That's just an assumption for worst case scenario in the living room. I'm having a jack installed directly underneath, but I'm seeing a trend in some TVs to ONLY be wifi. All our current TVs are TCL (Roku) and they do not have ethernet ports (stupid design choice). I'm buying a new one for...

Welp...I'm on a short time frame (network guys installing all the wiring this Sunday), so I have through tomorrow to buy whatever I need. Any quick, specific suggestions? Or should I make another thread in the Wireless Networking forum, since this thread has shifted? I may just have to end up...

The only access point solution I've been recommended is Ubiquiti UniFi, which is more expensive than the mesh systems. Also much harder to set up from what I've read. My only concern with just getting 1 good router (instead of mesh) is because I'm in a 2-story house. Modem/router is in a...

Example of standard router: https://smile.amazon.com/TP-Link-Router-AX1800-Archer-AX21/dp/B08H8ZLKKK/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=router&qid=1616109915&sr=8-3 Example of mesh system...

Found a new SB6183 for $60, so just got that. I'm assuming I don't need anything in between my modem and mesh router, right? It's just Modem -> Mesh router, not Modem -> Standard Router -> Mesh router? Edit: ^Just re-read what I typed and the formatting made it confusing. This has been answered...

All those are on their list, that's why I selected them. Thoughts on this "renewed" 6190? Seems like a great deal, but wondering why so low. Still really low even for refurbished/renewed...

You mentioned I may have to "lie about the model number if you have to call in for activation ". Why would I need to and would I just make up a random number? Thoughts on Netgear vs Arris? I've had experience with Arris before and don't have issues with them, but wondering if there is a...

Well ya, but I'm asking about a specific recommendation. There are lots of modems on their list. I just want to make sure I'm getting something good, but not overkill. Their list: https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-certified-cable-modems.html My service plan is currently below the...